Mike Conley

Josh McRoberts has put himself on the Miami Heat's books for next season, which also means the Heat now are eligible to trade the oft-injured outside-shooting power forward.

McRoberts had until June 29 to invoke his player option for $6 million next season, the final year of the contract he signed in the 2014 offseason in the wake of the Heat losing LeBron James to the Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency.

Because McRoberts no longer is eligible for free agency, he is now available for the Heat to package in a trade, should the team so desire.

Agent Mike Conley told the Sun Sentinel on Tuesday the early timing of the decision was a product of his recent discussions with...

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